Senior Lead Communications Consultant

Job Description

In this role, you will: Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic counselor to executive leadership Develop and implement communications strategies to promote and protect Wells Fargos reputation Advise executive leadership on communications strategy to drive business priorities, and support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Partner with other Communications teams to ensure alignment of communications strategies and messaging Required Qualifications: 7+ years of Public Relations, Media Relations or Corporate Communications experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Strong network of media contacts in the banking GCC industry. Experience handling social media strategy and content execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Strong analytical skills to measure PR and social media impact. Job Expectations: Develop and execute strategic PR campaigns to enhance brand reputation and visibility in India. Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers. Draft, review, and distribute press releases, media pitches, and corporate statements. Prepare executives for media interactions. Monitor media coverage, manage crisis communications, and develop proactive reputation management strategies. Align messaging with global PR strategies while ensuring cultural relevance in India. Oversee social media strategy, content planning, and execution across key platforms. Collaborate with brand and internal teams to drive engagement, brand awareness, and thought leadership. Analyze social media performance metrics and optimize content strategies accordingly. Ensure messaging consistency across PR and social media channels. Manage and mentor a social media professional, fostering their growth and skills development. Manage external speaking engagements with the India leadership team. Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., marketing, HR, leadership) to align communications strategies. Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure brand alignment. Develop and implement crisis communication plans. Serve as a key advisor during reputation-sensitive situations. Provide timely responses and media engagement strategies during crisis scenarios. Measure PR and social media performance using key metrics and reporting tools. Provide insights and recommendations to improve communication effectiveness.